Villanova Stuns No. 16 Marquette With Dominant Three-Point Shooting

The Wildcats secured their fourth win over a ranked opponent this season, keeping NCAA Tournament hopes alive.

Villanova defeated No. 16 Marquette 81-66, fueled by a scorching first half where they shot 12-for-15 from three-point range.
Eric Dixon led Villanova with 23 points, while Jhamir Brickus added 21 points, including going 5-for-5 from beyond the arc in the first half.
Villanova's defense and rebounding complemented their offensive performance, holding Marquette to 33.3% shooting from three-point range.
Zaide Lowery was a standout for Marquette, scoring a game-high 25 points off the bench on near-perfect shooting, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
The victory boosts Villanova's NCAA Tournament prospects, with upcoming games against Seton Hall, Butler, and Georgetown to close the regular season.